Chinese Republican Era refers to the period of Chinese history between 1912 and 1949 when the country was ruled by the Republic of China. The tag is often used to categorize Chinese dramas that are set during this time period, showcasing the political and social changes that took place.
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#1
Romance, Historical
Li Ruotian, Zhao Andi
Disguised as the top courtesan of a famed nightclub, assassin Zhen Xu crosses paths by chance with Zhou Musheng, a member of the North City Chamber of Commerce on a secret mission. What begins as mutual deception soon turns into genuine affection. Facing deadly threats together, they ultimately unite to expose the Chamber’s crimes.Redemption
#2
Romance, Historical, Suspense
Duan Xiaowei, Ma Xiaoyu
Amidst the tumultuous Republic era, clandestine affection blossomed between Qin Manzhi, heiress to a criminal empire, and her bodyguard Lu Huai. Little did they know, their bond was but a pawn in a larger scheme. Lu Huai, together with the courtesan Zhou Liu, infiltrated the Qin household seeking vengeance, yet found himself unable to suppress his growing affection for Qin Manzhi. Torn...The Guardians
#3
Historical, Suspense, Action
Elvis Han, Zhang Yishan, Crystal Zhang
In 1939, Shanghai intelligence agent Gu Yangshan abducted Joseph Lee, a blind cryptography expert and his former Oxford classmate, in an attempt to force him to abandon his work of developing cryptographic systems for the Japanese army. Ding Yi, a minor actor from the Chaosheng Theatre Troupe, had originally been hired by the fearful Joseph Lee to impersonate him but unexpectedly found...Between Love and Frost
#4
Historical, Romance
Han Leyao, Wang Junhao
Chu Minghui, having survived a massacre orchestrated by her gold-digging stepfather who seized her family’s fortune and murdered her loved ones, changed her name and identity to seek revenge. To achieve her goal, she entered into a contractual relationship with the influential Young Marshal, agreeing to help him assassinate his younger brother, Gu Tongpei. Through numerous encounters,...Wild Ambition Bloom
#5
Historical, Business, Drama
Rayzha Alimjan, Tony Yang
In 1916, Chu Shaohua marries Chen Dashun, the eldest son of the Chen family pharmacy, to save her brother Chu Shaozhong. With her integrity and sharp business skills, she earns the trust of the Chen patriarch and becomes the pharmacy’s manager. After the sudden deaths of Chen Dashun and his father, Chen Ershun inherits the shop but squanders its wealth, leaving the business on the...Be Her Resilience
#6
Historical, Business, Family
Wang Yifei, Peng Yaqi, Ma Xiaoyu
Set against the backdrop of Republican-era Yuncheng, the story follows two sisters of vastly different origins, Song Jiayu and Huo Ran, who are forced into the vortex of a family conspiracy and struggle to survive. From opposition to alliance, they outwit powerful forces through business strategies and strike back step by step with underworld tactics. In the end, they not only unmask...A Fleeting Dream
#7
Historical, Romance
Yan Zixian, Han Leyao
The series tells the captivating tale of a Chinese Republican love story between the alluring and vengeance-driven "Red Rose" Du Youmeng and the frail yet cunning, strategically brilliant "Jade-Faced Gentleman" Pei Yuze. Bound by a shared quest for revenge, they form an alliance that gradually blossoms into a deep reliance and passionate romance.Dangerous Love
#8
Historical, Romance
Gao Mingchen, Han Leyao
To avenge his father, Xu Beisheng acknowledges the enemy as his “father” and infiltrates the Governor’s side. When he learns of the arranged marriage between the Xu and Zhou families, he deliberately draws close to Zhou Menghuan to sabotage it—only to find himself falling for her in the process. Once the truth is exposed, Zhou Menghuan hardens her heart, turning dark and marrying...Be Not Meant to Be
#9
Historical, Romance
Li Mozhi, Dai Gaozheng
Ye Nanzhao, a woman in the Republican era who, after being betrayed by her ex-husband and losing her beloved daughter, is abducted while seeking justice. Forced to assume the identity of a deceased woman, she becomes the second concubine of the wealthy Lu family. By a twist of fate, her treacherous ex-husband ends up as the family’s new son-in-law. To make matters worse, the woman...Spring Rewritten
#10
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Bian Tianyang, Ji Shuyi
The daughter of a wealthy merchant, Zhao Chunman, infiltrates the Yuchun Opera House to avenge her father's death but is tragically killed by Zhou Chi, the second-in-command of the Yi Gang. When time resets, Chunman realizes that events seem different. To uncover the truth behind her father’s death and change her own fate, she repeatedly faces life-altering choices, strategizing step...Stealing Heart
#11
Historical, Romance
Zhang Yijie, Zhong Lili
Lin Chuning grew up in an orphanage, never knowing her birth parents, and considered her best friend Xiaorou her only family. When a wealthy businessman, driven by lust, cruelly took Xiaorou’s life in a fit of rage, Lin Chuning vowed revenge—but alone and powerless, she stood little chance. After discovering a keepsake that suggested Xiaorou might have been a long-lost child of...Wild Fire
#12
Historical, Romance, Suspense
He Xuanlin, Gao Mingchen, Wu Mingjing
Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Republican era, this drama tells the poignant love story between Shen Muling, a renowned opera performer from a humble background, and Guan Xingkai, a wealthy young man who has returned from studying abroad. Despite the stark divide in their social status, harsh public judgment, and betrayal from those closest to them, the two wounded souls...Rosefinch
#13
Suspense, Thriller, Historical
Wan Qian, Qin Junjie, Lin Lexuan
In 1929, a bizarre double murder case involving a closet shocked Shanghai. Soon after, the killer struck again, claiming the lives of several dance hall girls. Forensic expert Xia Mo and shrewd detective Tang Zhenyun unexpectedly uncovered a far more sinister and darker truth behind the crimes—a web of power and carnal exploitation, where the murdered girls were mere playthings destined...Destiny Switch
#14
Suspense, Fantasy
Dai Gaozheng, He Ziyi, Fan Wei
The time mage Luo Jie unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of A-Lang, the illegitimate son of the richest man, with the power to transform his will into a time pocket watch. In order to uncover the truth behind the original A-Lang's death, he becomes entangled in the Qian Gang's power struggles, crossing paths with Inspector Ye Sijia and the mischievous Xiao Qi. However, multiple...Girls Fighting Fate
#15
Historical, Romance
Victor Huang, Richards Wang, Guan Chang
The young girl Xiu Ju came from a poor family—her mother was bedridden with illness, and her elder brother and sister-in-law oppressed her relentlessly. Despite her hardships, she was clever and skillful. Every morning, she would go near the schoolhouse, selling small trinkets to earn money for her mother’s medicine while secretly listening to the lessons. There, she met the forthright...Where Love Dares
#16
Historical, Romance
Ding Ran, Li Ruotian
Chen Qingyan, the gentle physician of Yunshui Town, unwittingly took in a lost and wounded amnesiac. As they healed each other’s scars, love quietly blossomed between them. Yet she never imagined that this obedient, charming man—who fetched water and gathered herbs for her—was none other than the ruthless young marshal Leng Sinian, the very man rumored to be forcing villagers...Abyss Dweller
#17
Historical, Suspense, War
Huang Xiaoming, Karlina Zhang
In January 1940, Liang Shuo, an injured underground operative of the Chinese Communist Party, awoke in a blizzard-swept mountain, suffering from amnesia. Following clues, he arrived in Shanghai to uncover his identity but found himself ensnared by the Japanese, leading him to suspect he was part of the Military Bureau. Agents from Wang Puppet Regime's No. 76 also approached him, claiming...Paramount
#18
Romance, Drama
Yuan Ziming, Qiao Jingwen
Bai Luo partners with Luo Shi, the president of the "Wharf Gang," to get close to Qian Mucheng, the young master of the Paramount, with the aim of helping Luo Shi take over the establishment. However, Bai Luo's true objective is to completely dismantle the Qian family and exact revenge for her own kin. It's revealed that Bai Luo and Qian Mucheng were once engaged. Five years ago, the...A Love Never Lost
#19
Action, Drama, War
Li Xian, Jessie Li, Wei Daxun
After the Gengzi misfortune, the land of China was full of devastation, and young people with aspirations rose to save their country. Liangxiang, Yang Kaizhi, Li Renjun became the first group of progressive youths to study in the Japanese cadet school, and met the revolutionary exiles Yu Tianbai and Qiu Hong on the cruise ship, from then on the five people’s fates were closely linked....Madam
#20
Romance, Fantasy
Xiao Yu, Chen Jianyu
During the Republican era in China, the young heiress of a wealthy family was exterminated. Twenty years later, she became the First Lady of Mo City. Amidst her quest for revenge, she formed blood pacts with an arrogant long prince and a cunning water loong, who became her bodyguards and secretly fell in love with her. Later, a handsome detective joined the pursuit of the First Lady's...Too Late to Love
#21
Historical, Romance
Pan Yihong, An Siyu
In the early years of the Republic of China, Lin Xingran, a medical student returning from abroad, comes home to find her mother tragically murdered. Determined to uncover the truth and take revenge, she infiltrates the household of the prime suspect, the wealthy Master Fang, by posing as a family doctor. Unexpectedly, Master Fang is soon found dead, and Lin Xingran becomes the prime...Accidental Firing
#22
Romance, Drama
Deng Kai, Tan Yanyan
Lu Yan, who has endured humiliation and carried a heavy burden for ten years before returning for revenge. His plan is disrupted by Mu Lan, and Lu Yan’s thirst for vengeance grows stronger. However, he soon discovers that her target is not him, but his father, Lu Changhe. The two initially aim to kill each other but eventually form an alliance to uncover the truth behind Lu Changhe’s...Burning Passion
#23
Romance, Historical
Zhu Jintong, Li Jiulin
Many years ago, Shen Qingru's mother was drowned by the clan leader for adultery. Branded as the daughter of a "harlot," Shen Qingru grew up numb to the pain and humiliation inflicted upon her by the townspeople, carrying the resentment of her late mother. Until one day, the "mute" Shen Cheng appeared—two souls bound by both salvation and destruction. The fragile line of "siblings"...Sadistic Love
#24
Romance
Dai Gaozheng, Guan Yue, Hu Yiyao
He lianzheng, who deeply loves his stepsister He Anran but witnesses her father imprisoning his mother, leading to her death. Five years later, Helian Zheng returns as a warlord, capturing his stepfather and forcibly marrying his stepsister to avenge his mother. Mo Yutang, who relied on Helian Zheng in childhood, became crippled because of him. Years later, they reunite, but behind...Back for You
#25
Action, Romance, Suspense
Wang Anyu, Angelababy
In the early Republic of China era, Ale is being hunted by a ruthless gang and finds himself on the brink of death. At that moment, he is saved by a mysterious woman, Luna, who appears out of nowhere. However, Luna is seriously injured and falls into a coma. When Ale tries to investigate her identity, he finds no record of her existence. Hoping to wake his savior, he begins reading...Deep Lurk
#26
War, Suspense, Thriller
Cheng Yi, Ying Er
During the Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese army, aiming to secure control over Changsha, activated "Black Butler," a strategic agent who had been covertly stationed in China for 15 years, to execute a long-planned deception strategy. Yun Muzhi, a member of the Chinese Communist underground, was killed while investigating "Black Butler." Yun Hongshen, unaware of his father's true identity,...Dark Night and Dawn
#27
Suspense, Drama, Crime
Chen Zheyuan, Nie Yuan
In 1943, a shocking explosion case in Shanghai brought together Lu Zhengyang, an underground Communist Party member, and Lin Shaobai, a former police officer. Both men demonstrated their unique skills during this initial encounter. Six years later, after the liberation of Shanghai, Lu Zhengyang became a key figure in the city’s public security bureau’s anti-espionage unit. Faced...Snow Fall
#28
Fantasy, Romance, Historical
Vengo Gao, Ouyang Nana
In the midst of chaotic warfare, Shen Zhiheng, a renowned figure in Haidong City who remains steadfast in his principles and cares deeply for the people, becomes a target for assassination after rejecting an alliance with the Haidong Army. He is saved on a snowy night by Mi Lan, a blind girl, intertwining their destinies. To investigate Shen Zhiheng, the Haidong Army collaborates with...Her Disguise
#29
Romance, Suspense
Yang Yeming, Feng Wanhe
A just and intelligent medical student, Lin Mange, infiltrates the Lu family to avenge the mysterious and tragic death of her friend Lan Lan, becoming the fiancée of the eldest young master. However, she is secretly discovered by the cunning second young master, Lu Haoran, leading to a series of torment and counterattacks. During her interactions with Lu Haoran, she becomes attracted...Lost Identity
#30
War, Suspense
Huang Jingyu, Xin Zhilei
In 1945, as the end of the War of Resistance approaches, the Japanese army secretly transports a large number of gas bombs to China. Military intelligence ace agent Ou Xiao'an is injured while escaping from the gas research institute "810" and is unexpectedly saved by fellow agent Qin Moqing. Upon waking, he discovers that he has lost nearly four years of his memory. In the process...The Warrior
#31
Romance, Suspense, Thriller
Xiao Yu, Xu Ruihao
Set against the backdrop of Jiangcheng during the Republican era of China, the story follows Yan Yumo, a Communist intelligence agent from a family of calligraphers and painters. After infiltrating the Nationalist Party, she meets Gu Xincheng, a resourceful young man in Jiangcheng. The two navigate through various forces, using traditional calligraphy and painting techniques to unravel...In the Name of the Brother
#32
Suspense, Political, Historical
Qin Hao, Yang Mi
In the spring and summer of 1945, Communist intelligence operative Song Zhuowen successfully infiltrated the Harbin Special Service Division of the puppet Manchukuo regime. Utilizing his exceptional deductive skills and meticulous approach, Song gained the admiration of his superiors while also drawing jealousy and covert hostility from his colleagues. In order to uncover the location...Shooting Stars
#33
War, Suspense, Drama
Li Xian, Ren Min, Zhou You
During the war, Shao Yi, who came from a family of senior Kuomintang officials, was about to join the navy and realise his dream of becoming a ship's captain. But an unexpected trip to Shanghai changed Shao Yi's life forever. He changes his name to Xia Jicheng and becomes a junior police officer in a rundown police station. It is here that Xia Jicheng meets two of the most important...Five Kings of Thieves
#34
Wuxia, Action, Fantasy
Darren Wang, Ren Min
In the early years of the Republic of China, warlords were in power and the country was in chaos. The mysterious treasure, Yu Tai Zhu, which was being pursued by thousands of people, appeared in the world. It was rumored that it contained clues to the "Five Elements Holy Cauldron," which symbolized the emperor's throne. With the Yu Tai Zhu and the "Holy Cauldron" at the center, a storm...War of Faith
#35
Historical, Political, War
Wang Yibo, Li Qin
In Shanghai in 1930, Wei Ruolai, an ordinary employee of the Central Bank of the Kuomintang, gradually earns the appreciation of senior advisor Shen Tunan due to his outstanding work ability. During this process, Wei Ruolai witnesses numerous instances of corruption and darkness within the Kuomintang's financial sector. Lost and depressed, Communist Party member Shen Jinzhen illuminates...Palms on Love
#36
Romance, Drama
Li Ruotian, Wang Yunhan
Young General Xue Dongfeng (played by Li Ruotian) returned from the front upon hearing the news of his father's death, taking up the position of commander-in-chief. To his astonishment, he discovered that his fiancée, Ji Lianyun, had married his father as a concubine just five days before! Xue Dongfeng believed that Ji Lianyun had betrayed him and subjected her to harsh humiliation....Roses & Guns
#37
Romance
Dai Yanni, Dai Gaozheng
When the iron-willed young marshal falls for a captivating female spy with a penchant for fishing, their forbidden love conceals a long-buried old case. Will it lead to an ultimate showdown, or will they join forces for revenge? A seductive yet perilous romance is about to unfold...Passionate Love
#38
Romance, Drama
He Xuanlin, Gao Mingchen
Duan Xunchu, who suffered the tragic extermination of his family, initially misunderstood Lin Wenyu, the elder sister-in-law, as the daughter of his enemies. Filled with resentment, he left for many years and later returned as a warlord general to seek revenge. Under the entanglement of family grievances, the two constantly faced conflicts and misunderstandings. In the process of struggle,...Unshakable Faith
#39
Suspense, Romance, Political
Peng Xiaoran, Liu Xueyi
In 1958, the "Water Drop Project", a research project on the theoretical basis of nuclear submarines, was launched. As soon as the project was launched, it became a thorn in the enemy's side, and the enemy made a plan to sabotage it, codenamed "Pan Shi Operation". Pang Hongmei, a police officer, is given the important task of protecting the "Water Drop Project". In the midst of the...The Case Solver 3
#40
Crime, Suspense, Thriller
Dong Xuan, Gu Jiacheng
The drama tells the story of Che Suwei, a forensic doctor in Shanghai's French Concession, and Gu Yuan, the chief inspector of the Concession's police force, who team up to solve cases and work together to eradicate hostile forces hidden in the Concession and safeguard the peace of one side of the country.Mutual Redemption Love
#41
Romance, Drama
Judy Qi, Li Zhuoyang
The drama tells the story of the love-hate relationship between Lu Tianyou, the scheming young nobleman Lu Tianyou and the last princess Rong Yan in a chaotic era.Stay Young Stay Passion
#42
War, Suspense, Life
Yang Shuo, Zhang Han, Guo Xiaoting
After the 1927 Guangzhou Anti-Revolutionary Coup, the underground members of the Chinese Communist Party, the Han couple, bravely sacrificed themselves. Their three separated children were each adopted by ordinary families. The eldest son became an apprentice in a pharmacy, the second son became a chef, and the youngest daughter pursued a career as a Cantonese opera performer. Under...Mr. & Mrs. Chen
#43
Suspense, Romance, Crime
Guan Xiaotong, Elvis Han
In 1940 Shanghai, Chen Jiaping, an underground member of the Chinese Communist Party codenamed "Mei Hua Si", is on a mission when he runs into his former fiancée Zuo Shuangtao at a critical moment when he is almost exposed. At this time, Zuo Shuangtao is already a spy of the Kuomintang military system and is looking for a way out of her predicament after a failed assassination mission....Miss Mystery
#44
Romance, Drama
Chen Shujun, Yang Yeming
Xue Tong, a wealthy heiress, witnessed her entire family tragically wiped out in her childhood. Eighteen years later, she assumed the identity of "Lin Bao'er" and returned to her hometown. After careful planning, she vowed to eliminate each person responsible for her family's murder!The Truth of Scent
#45
Suspense, Crime, Thriller
Yao Chi, Kevin Xiao, Gong Wanyi
Wen Xiang is a young girl who just suffered a tragic family murder case. She has special powers. She meets a degenerate detective, Wang Ya. They help a magician, Mo Xe, who is involved in a murder case, to clear his name, and together they start the Wen Xiang Detective Agency. The three of them unravel the "fog" and solve a number of strange cases, but they also gradually "smell" the...Best Enemy
#46
Action, Suspense, Thriller
Gao Zhiting, Wang Sen, Chen Yao
In 1939, to combat the collaborationist Wang puppet government's secret organization known as "No.76," the Military Statistics Bureau (Military Intelligence) established the Xin An Training Class. Childhood friends Chen Kehai and Fang Li joined forces with the hope of resisting the Japanese and saving their country. The harsh experiences in the training class revealed the true nature...The Eve
#47
Suspense, Thriller, Political
Ou Hao, Zhang Huiwen, Zhao Zhiwei
The drama focuses on patriotic youths such as Lin Xi (a gang member) and Su Nan (a progressive schoolgirl) who, in the face of the country's survival, awakened to the Red Revolution and grew up in the midst of "period wave”, and whose fates and emotions were tied to the fate of their country and family.My Everlasting Bride
#48
Romance, Drama
Ke Ying, Cavan Wen
Miss Shen Qingxia, the young lady of the Shen family, was suddenly murdered the day before her marriage alliance with the warlord Nie family. Filled with shame and anger, she passed away. Shen family's maidservant, Xiaodie, in order to avenge this injustice, disguises herself as a wealthy young lady and marries Nie Zhen, the young marshal of the Nie family. This is the story of her...The Nest
#49
Suspense, Thriller, Crime
Han Dong, Song Yi
In January 1933, the Japanese army captured Shanhaiguan and occupied Chengde in March, the anti-Japanese situation in North China was precarious. In Shanghai, the multinational forces are clashing and the dark current is surging. Gu Pan, an agent of Qing Shan Military Academy, works with Tian Qiaojie and Tan Zhongwen to complete the mission of her mentor Pu Cong, and is secretly arranged...Stand by Me
#50
Suspense, Crime, Thriller
Deng Kai, Wang Zuyi
In 1936, Huang Weijie, a member of a patriotic organization, coincidentally encounters patriotic businessman Feng Guanyu during a mission. Surprisingly, they turn out to be childhood best friends who were separated due to a misunderstanding. Feng Guanyu forcefully makes Huang Weijie his bodyguard. Despite their ongoing conflicts, through numerous shared hardships, these two individuals...
